--- description: Review of Calamari Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Calamari | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Performance Management Software](/directory/323/performance-review-software/software) > [Calamari](/software/26539/calamari) # Calamari Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/26539/calamari Page: 1 / 25\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/26539/calamari?page=2) > Calamari is a platform with tools for collecting and sharing information about people and their work. Pay only for the tools you use: ✅ Time Off: Custom approval workflows, accurate balance tracking, compliance with local regulations, notifications about leaves, and a clear team calendar. ✅ Timesheets: Multiple tracking options—via Slack, MS Teams, mobile check-ins, or manual entries. Generate reports and export to payroll systems. ✅ Time Tracking: Multiple tracking options—via Slack, MS Teams, mobile check-ins, or manual entries. Generate reports and export to payroll systems. ✅ Employee Record: Create a secure source of truth for employee data with custom fields and folders. ✅ Employee Documents: Collect and share documents with your team. ✅ Performance Reviews: Structured review cycles with flexible questionnaires, 360° feedback, self-assessments, and AI-assisted manager summaries. 🦾 Works with Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, JIRA, and on mobile. 🔒 Bank-level security, GDPR compliance. Users seeking a leave management system can use Calamari's online tool, which automates PTO calculations and offers an absence calendar that integrates with Google Apps, Jira, Slack and more. Calamari allows users to configure different workflows for different types of absences and automatically apply their company's leave policy. Calamari's clock in/out module offers a wide range of clocking methods. Users can click a button in a browser, scan a QR code, type a Slack command or even use iBeacons to automate clocking in based on location arrival. Timesheets can be edited and employees can request changes on their timesheet. Calamari's Core HR module provides a centralized employee database with custom fields for any type of HR data — benefits, equipment, salaries, and more. HR documents can be stored in configurable folders with granular access permissions for admins, managers, and employees. Calamari's Performance module enables structured review cycles with flexible questionnaires supporting self-assessments, peer reviews, and 360° feedback. Managers can track completion in real time and generate AI-assisted summaries to support objective conversations about employee development. Calamari is available on a per employee, per year basis. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 601 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 601 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Calamari - **Founded**: 2014 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 2.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Special pricing is available for non-profit organizations. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, German, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - AI Copilot - API - Absence Management - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Audit Trail - Automatic Time Capture - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Biometric Recognition - Break Management - Budget Tracking ## Integrations (42 total) - API GPT - Asana - Auth0 - AutoResponder - BaseCamp DAM-PIM - Basecamp - CloudEagle - Confluence - Copilot - GPT Workspace - GPT-4 - Gemini - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar ... and 27 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Performance Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/323/performance-review-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Absence Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4774/absence-management-software/software) - [Performance Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/323/performance-review-software/software) - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/404/time-attendance/software) - [Employee Annual Leave and PTO Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1892/vacation-tracking/software) - [Leave Management System Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3926/absence-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I really recommend it > > I've introduced Calamari to two of my companies for leave management. Both times it worked perfectly, all the managers found this tool very helpful and it gave everyone good visibility on people's availability. ----- ### "Calamari - Leave Management System" — 5.0/5 > **Olivia** | *21 October 2025* | Packaging & Containers | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As we have staff based in China and staff based in South Africa, it was important for us to find a leave system that worked for all staff across the board taking their different holidays and work days into consideration. Staff can now apply for leave and manage this directly, instead of having to ask someone in South Africa to do it. > > **Cons**: Some of the functions we had during the trial period disappeared as different sections in the Leave Management Sections are paid for individually. It would have been nice if the subscription price could include all the available sections in the Calamari Leave Management system at a lowered rate and then have the sections available for those who wanted them individually. > > The support staff at Calamari were extremely helpful in assisting with the set-up of our leave system. We did a trial period before we continued with Calamari and their support staff were always and ready to assist with any query. Now that we have subscribed to Calamari, their support staff are still as diligent and helpful as in the beginning, which has been really nice. They also continue to troubleshoot problems and try and find effective ways to deal with these issues. ----- ### "affordable and easy to use" — 3.0/5 > **Liam** | *3 June 2025* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: The platform is very easy to use and we have been able to implement to the business easily. Disappointed to lose some functionality with the HR module > > **Cons**: wfm functionality is poor. We have attempted to use the timekeeping module with great frustration. the functionality for scheduling breaks etc is poor > > overall a low cost option but with that lacks functionality compared to more expensive options. Easy to implement. ----- ### "User-Friendly System That Just Works" — 5.0/5 > **Katarzyna** | *20 October 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Calamari is its clarity and transparency, as well as the clean, intuitive interface. I also appreciate the quick response and support whenever any issues arise. > > **Cons**: It’s hard to say, because compared to other systems I’ve used before, Calamari is by far the best. If I had to point out something, maybe there are quite a lot of rules and configurations, which I don’t always manage to handle on my own - but luckily, the team is always quick to help. > > My overall experience with Calamari has been very positive. The system is clear, easy to use, and well-designed, which makes daily tasks much simpler. I also really appreciate the responsive support team that’s always ready to help whenever needed. ----- ### "Why I love Calamari?" — 5.0/5 > **Magdalena** | *20 October 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Value for money, vacation management, customer service, document archiving, many possibilities for creating reports > > **Cons**: Calamari is great, I have no complaints — but if I had to point out one thing, it would be the lack of customization options for individual screens. ----- Page: 1 / 25\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/26539/calamari?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/26539/calamari) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data